Controller - Seattle Restaurant Group $200K

Gecko Hospitality

Seattle, WA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$180,000–$200,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Auditing, Cash Flow Projection, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chinese Language, Consulting, Cost Accounting, Cross-Functional, Documentation Standards, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), English Language, Establish Priorities, External Audit, Finance, Financial Control, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Financial Policies, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Internal Audit, Inventory Costs, Leadership, Multilingual, Reconciliation, Restaurant, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Standards Development
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
3 days ago
Controller - Seattle Restaurant Group

We are partnering with a well-established, fast-growing multi-unit restaurant group renowned for its authentic cuisine and exceptional operational standards. Our client is deeply committed to quality, cultural respect, and genuine hospitality.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with many moving parts. You'll need to be highly flexible, excel at prioritization, and play a key role in keeping financial operations running smoothly and efficiently across all locations.

Responsibilities:
  • Oversee full-cycle accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations
  • Lead month-end and year-end close processes
  • Manage financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
  • Assist with the development and documentation of standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Oversee or support inventory and cost accounting for multiple restaurant locations
  • Provide cash flow analysis and forecasting support to leadership
  • Collaborate with leadership and upper management.
  • Work closely with the external consultant to ensure alignment of financial controls and policies
  • Oversee accounting and coordinate with the cross-function departments when necessary in multi-state settings
  • Prepare for external audits and assist with interim requests
  • Conduct internal audit when deemed necessary by the job incumbent and department head.
  • Handle multi-entity and multi-location accounting
  • Other duties as assigned by the department head
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
  • Experience in the restaurant industry is required
  • Must be able to handle fast-paced, high interaction volume environment
  • Knowledge of R365 or similar systems a plus
  • Knowledge of Odoo ERP or similar systems a plus
  • CPA license or actively pursuing
  • Bi-lingual in Chinese dialect and English is preferred, but not required
In Office Requirement:
  • This position is required to work in the office full-time at our Seattle headquarters.
Be our partners and enjoy these with us:
  • Medical insurance, vision insurance, and dental insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO*)
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Holiday Pay (9 paid holiday days)
  • 401k retirement plan based on full-time work status
  • Employee Discount Programs
  • Opportunities for growth and career advancement


Pay Range: $180,000 - $200,000

About the Company

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Gecko Hospitality

Gecko Hospitality© makes best-fit career connections between management-level hospitality professionals and the industry's most notable employers. In twelve short years, we have become the nation's largest hospitality recruiting firm for hotels, restaurants, casinos, clubs, and resorts. Through our thirty-seven (37) regional offices and 75+ recruiters, we have earned the trust of numerous Fortune 500 hospitality organizations and countless senior-level professionals — who turn to us daily to help them best manage their careers

INDUSTRY
Hotels and Lodging
WEBSITE
http://www.geckohospitality.com/